Helipark NZ

For winter 08', Mint Tours will be teaming up with the crew at Helipark NZ for a unique and exclusive backcountry Heli mission in the Southern Alps of NZ.

Imagine a chalet in the Alps with a helipad on the doorstep.... Yep!

Expressions of interest please, its gonna be all time.

Visit www.helipark.co.nz for a sneak preview, and friend HeliPark on facebook to join the revolution.

Hope you're all having fun on the snow wherever ya are, or at least dreaming about it like me!

Photos of Ged in NZ... what a star!

Beware the cordon bleu's Ged!

Team Extreme!

Thanks to all the guys on the 'Team Extreme' tour to Queenstown last month for all the great comments!

"...squeeling like a little girl when Anthony tried to get me to do a rail.. I think I can speak for all of us when I say we had a freaking awesome time!"

See ya next year!!

Mt Potts cat-skiing

An exclusive to Mint Tours, we are the only Australian operator to team up with Mt Potts Snowcat.

Guests are heli-lifted up to Mt Potts base where they are met by the patrol team.

Then after 10-12 powder runs provided by the only cat-skiing in New Zealand, the evening is spent relaxing in one the best mountain lodges around with a three course gourmet dinner.

For those wanting to get away from the crowds of down south and just ski & ride and basically chill out by the fire, you cannot go past the Club Fields and staying up at Castle Hill. Why not add a Mt Potts heli day to our Arthur's Pass Tour?

Southern Alps Sleds

This season Mint has teamed up with the guys from SAS, to offer one of the most unique backcountry tours in New Zealand. Here's the lowdown...

Upon arriving at Kingston, 40 min's from Queenstown at the south end of
Lake Wakatipu, you'll be met by a Nokomai Helicopter. Here SAS will pick you up and chopper you to the Southern end of the Remarkable's Range.

Take your first run to base where experienced guides will be waiting to act as your personal chairlift for the day.

Enjoy heli-ski quality lines and extreme beauty of the Hector Mountains, all located deep in the Southern Alps.

Add this SAS backcountry option to our Back to Basics Queenstown package or the Wanaka Progression tour.

Mint Tours Japan

Ok Pizzey (from Central Board Co.)and the boys just got back from Niseko Japan, and by all reports they really left an impression! Here's a shot of them enjoying one of the many blue bird days at Niseko/Hirafu.

Next winter, Mint will be running Japan Powder Tours into Niseko which as most would know, is the powder capital of the world! We also have a sick deal going with a local sled operation that can take your group into the backcountry and let you cut-loose on their 750cc snow mobiles! Stay tuned for more info on our Japan programmes.

Korea World Cup

Last month I was given the opportunity to Judge at the Korean leg of the World Cup Halfpipe.

The contest was held at Sungwoo about an hour and a half east of Seoul. Although we had perfect weather for the entire week, the event unfortunately was pretty low-key with only 18 riders in total competing. However, our own Andrew Burton claimed 3rd in the pipe with some of the biggest and most tech runs of the day. Cab inverted 900's damn boy!

For me it was a great chance to get some overdue runs in and basically blow away the cobwebs. Here are some nice scenery shots, as well as a few typical "city shots". All and all, a great experience!

Stay tuned for some pow pow pics from Niseko from Pizzey at Central Boards. The boys left today on a Mint Tours Powder Tour!

Thanks

Jarred

Welcome To Mint Tours

Our aim is simple, offer a true 'locals' perspective on snowboarding and skiing tours into the Southern Alps of New Zealand's South Island.

Mint Tours specialize in groups wanting all-inclusive packages; accommodation, transport, meals, lift-passes and professional guiding and coaching from the local Mint crew.

Based at both Wanaka and Arthur’s Pass, Mint Tours guide you to some of the best parks & superpipes, 'groomies' & back-country hiking in the Southern Hemisphere.

Also for 2007, we are presenting a unique opportunity for girls of any riding ability, to learn and progress their snowboarding and skiing in a relaxed and fun environment.  The programme is Mint Chicks NZ. 

We look forward to sharing our experience with you soon.

Cheers

Jarred